Jessica Rothwell

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Marsden Moor National Trust have released a warning after a spate of wildfires (Image: WYFRS) The Marsden Moor National Trust has issued a warning to visitors over the use of disposable barbecues after a spate of wildfires in the area. The National Trust has posted multiple pleas to social media, reminding people that the use of barbecues is banned on the moorland.

1 week ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Jessica Rothwell

Bradley Dockerty was sentenced at Minshul Street Crown Court last week (Image: Google Maps) A teenager who raped a 12-year-old girl he met on Snapchat has avoided jail time. Bradley Dockerty, Birch Avenue, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Thursday (May 1) In a two-part sentencing split over two days (April 29 and May 1), the court heard how Dockerty had met the girl on Snapchat when he was 16 and she was 11.

1 week ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Jessica Rothwell

Irena is missing and was last seen at Royal Oldham Hospital (Image: GMP) An appeal has been launched to help find a missing woman who was last seen at Royal Oldham Hospital. Greater Manchester Police shared an image of missing Irena on social media, asking for the public's help to find her. READ MORE: Manchester Remembers Foundation announces permanent closure The force said officers are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for her and want to make sure she is safe and well.

1 week ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Jessica Rothwell

Five-week-old Mango was put down after 'unimaginable abuse and neglect' (Image: Liz Wingert, Leighanne Parvez, StraySafe) A five-week-old kitten from Oldham had to be put to sleep after children 'threw him through a window' and treated the animal 'like a toy', a post has claimed. The kitten was found by cat rescuers, Leighanne Parvez, Liz Wingert and Shirley-Anne Devereux, after they were made aware of his 'heartbreaking' situation.

1 week ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Jessica Rothwell

The Manchester Remembers football match was held at Boundary Park in 2023 (Image: Manchester Remembers) The Manchester Remembers Foundation, established in memory of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack, has announced it will close permanently. The announcement comes with the cancellation of the annual charity football match, which was due to take place at Gigg Lane, home of Bury FC. The match was held at Boundary Park, home of Oldham Athletic in 2023 and 2024.